The Woman Who Dared (1870)

The Woman Who Dared is a novel written by Epes Sargent in 1870. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edith, who defies societal norms and expectations in order to pursue her dreams and passions. Edith is determined to become a successful artist, despite the fact that this is seen as an inappropriate and even scandalous pursuit for a woman in the 19th century.As Edith struggles to establish herself as an artist, she faces numerous challenges and obstacles. She is forced to contend with the disapproval of her family and friends, as well as the prejudice and discrimination of the art world. Nevertheless, Edith remains steadfast in her determination to succeed and refuses to let anyone stand in her way.Throughout the novel, Sargent explores themes of gender roles, social expectations, and the power of individual determination. He also offers a vivid portrayal of life in 19th century America, with its rigid class divisions and conservative attitudes towards women.Overall, The Woman Who Dared is a compelling and inspiring story of one woman's quest for self-expression and fulfillment in a world that seeks to limit her potential.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.